ˈȯ(r)g(y)ələs adjective
also or·gil·lous -gəl-
Etymology: Middle English orgeilus, orgulous, from Old French orgueilleus, orguilleus, from orgueil, orguil pride (of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German urguol remarkable, distinguished) + -eus -ous
1. : proud , haughty
such orgulous vaunting is best cured by bloodletting — E.G.Bulwer-Lytton
2. : showy , splendid
the organ began — an orgulous roll — and the academic procession passed slowly down the aisle — J.P.Bishop
• or·gu·lous·ly adverb